Marta Topferova is one of the most unique singers and songwriters of her generation. Her powerful voice and spirited songs are rooted in traditions ranging from Latin American folklore to Czech folk music. Marta is also a dynamic musician and plays the four-string cuatro, guitar and hand percussion. As a Czech immigrant to the United States at a young age, Marta established herself on the New York music scene, where she collaborated with some of the best musicians from the Latin, jazz and classical circles. This experience has forged a unique mix of styles in her work. Some of Marta’s most notable collaborators during her sixteen years in New York City have been harpist Edmar Castañeda, bassist Pedro Giraudo, singer Lucía Pulido, violinist Jenny Scheinman, cellist Erik Friedlander, guitarist Ben Monder, and drummer Adam Cruz. Marta recently returned to her homeland, the Czech Republic, in order to conceive and launch an ensemble of Czech and Slavic music – Milokraj – meaning “beloved land”. The result is a collection of original songs, featuring an all-star Eastern European line up: Slovak violinist Stanislav Palúch, Moldavian cimbalom player Marcel Comendant, Czech guitarist David Dorůžka and Slovak bassist Robert Ragan. Milokraj’s debut CD was funded by […]
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KONCERT 19.00 Kazimierz Serocki (1922-1981) A piacere – Suggestions for Piano (1962) Sonata (1955) Inquietamente Veloce Elegiaco Barbaro The Gnomes – Children’s miniatures (1953) Suite of Preludes (1952) KONCERT 20.30 Pierre Jodlowski (b.1971) . SERIES Série Blanche (2007) for Piano and stereo soundtrack Série Noire (2005) for Piano and stereo soundtrack Série Bleue (2013) for Piano and stereo soundtrack Série Rose (2012) for Piano and stereo soundtrack Polish pianist Adam Kośmieja belongs to a new generation of outstanding pianist. His repertoire and performing experience range from the Baroque up through contemporary music, including experimental music. He collaborates with multiple accomplished artists. He forms a piano duo with the dynamic contemporary pianist Jenny Q Chai based both in Shanghai and New York. Other new music projects include 3xPiano (2009-2011), which combines the classical, jazz and electronic piano music, prepared in cooperation with American jazz pianist and 2014 Grammy Nominee – Christian Sands. From 2014 he works together with Polish composer Stefan Węgłowski, on a project, which focuses on minimal music with the use […]
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September 10, 2016 8.30pm Potrvá Tickets: 150Kč Reservations: info@pmpif.org Bansal Trio performs original compositions in the raga tradition by Harpreet Bansal. In addition to Harpreet on the violin, the band members are Andreas Bratlie (tablas, percussion) and Vojtech Prochazka (harmonium, piano). The foundation of Bansal’s compositions is her upbringing in the North Indian classical musical tradition, with her father as her first tutor. The arrangements are a group effort under the guidance of producer Jan Martin Smørdal. The open form of the arrangements invite the musicians to utilize their respective musical backgrounds in improvisation and spontaneous music-making. Bansal Band’s aesthetic spectrum is wide: Melancholy, tranqulity and dignity alternate with the virtuosity, energy and passion. Drawing from the immensely powerful source that is hindustani music, Bansal Band aims to reach a broad audience both in Norway and internationally.
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September 10, 2016 7pm Potrvá Tickets: 150Kč Reservations: info@pmpif.org DAVID DORŮŽKA– elektrická a akustická kytara / electric & acoustic guitars JIŘÍ SLAVÍK – kontrabas / double bass David Dorůžka, guitar – born in 1980 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, he took up the guitar at the age of ten and from the age of fourteen started performing with leading musicians on the Czech jazz scene. In 1995 he received the “Talent of the Year” award from the Czech Jazz Society. He played on award-winning recordings of Karel Růžička Jr. (You Know What I Mean, 1997) and Jaromír Honzák (Earth Life, featuring Jorge Rossy, 1998). From 1999 until 2002 Dorůžka lived in Boston in the USA and studied composition and improvisation at Berklee College of Music. Among his teachers were Joe Lovano, Mick Goodrick and George Garzone. Dorůžka was chosen by Pat Metheny to participate as the only guitarist in the Aspen Snowmass Jazz Colony in Colorado in summer 2000, where he studied with Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, Brian Blade and Herbie Hancock among others. In the summer 2002 Dorůžka took part in a tour with the “Swinging Europe” project led by British pianist and composer Django Bates. After graduating from […]
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JUSTIN LAVASH, March 30, 2016, 7pm, Villa Pelle Justin Lavash has created a unique style by fusing blues, jazz and folk, which he tops off with his charismatic soulful voice. Some years ago Justin decamped to Prague, where he captivated audiences with his virtuoso technique, but above all individual musical personality. He has worked with famous names in the Czech Republic: Lenka Dusilová, Michal Horáček, Monika Načeva, Vladimir Merta and Sunflower Caravan. Aside from the Czech Republic, he regularly plays in Germany, France and Great Britain. His last CD, “Live in Prague” was recorded and released in 2015. Tickets reservations – info@pmpif.org
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ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO AND SPECIAL GUEST LIZZARD, February 18, 2016, 8pm, Lucerna Music Bar A celebration of Adrian Belew’s massive body of work past, present, and future. Adrian is touring with his Power Trio: Julie Slick on bass and drummer Tobias Ralph, both powerful, virtuoso musicians. Belew will introduce his new musical listening concept called FLUX: “never the same twice”. Adrian Belew is a legendary guitarist well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose solo records are critically acclaimed. His first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa who later said, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar”. Belew’s signature tones, unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on today’s guitarists. He was singer, guitarist, songwriter, frontman for Progressive Rock band King Crimson for over 30 years. Discipline, Adrian’s first record with King Crimson, is listed among the most important rock records ever made. Adrian Belew has taken his fans on a wild ride through countless world tours and albums with David Bowie, Talking Heads, Laurie, Anderson, and Paul Simon. TICKETS: GOOUT, TICKETPORTAL, TICKETPRO
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ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO AND SPECIAL GUEST LIZZARD, February 18, 2016, 8pm, Lucerna Music Bar A celebration of Adrian Belew’s massive body of work past, present, and future. Adrian is touring with his Power Trio: Julie Slick on bass and drummer Tobias Ralph, both powerful, virtuoso musicians. Belew will introduce his new musical listening concept called FLUX: “never the same twice”. Adrian Belew is a legendary guitarist well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose solo records are critically acclaimed. His first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa who later said, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar”. Belew’s signature tones, unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on today’s guitarists. He was singer, guitarist, songwriter, frontman for Progressive Rock band King Crimson for over 30 years. Discipline, Adrian’s first record with King Crimson, is listed among the most important rock records ever made. Adrian Belew has taken his fans on a wild ride through countless world tours and albums with David Bowie, Talking Heads, Laurie, Anderson, and Paul Simon. TICKETS: GOOUT, TICKETPORTAL, TICKETPRO
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The Legendary Alfred Brendel Puts On a Cine-Meeting and String Quartet Master Class in Prague September 14 – 17 , 2015 September 14 – 17 , 2015 Monday 14/09 17.30 – Ida 20.00 – Tokyo Story Tue 15/09 17.30 – Lourdes 20.00 – Letztes Jahr in Marienbad Wed 16/09 19.00 Masterclass: Alfred Brendel/Bennewitz Quartet Beethoven: Last String Quartet Thu 17/09 17.30 Atmen Mr. Brendel is returning to Prague to share his passion for Beethoven’s music and movies. Screenings at Ponrepo start each day at 5:30 PM and 8 PM. Tickets available at the door at Ponrepo Theater, Praha 1, Bartolomějská 11. Tickets reservations: info@pmpif.org September 16 / Master Class with Alfred Brendel and Bennewitz String Quartet: Beethoven – Last String Quartet The Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel, one of the most distinguished musicians of the 20th century, is also well known as a poet, essayist, and film connoisseur. He has given concerts in Prague many times. In 2013, thanks to the kind invitation by Prague Music Performance Institute and Festival, we had a chance to see him in yet another role. In two lectures, he presented his two books about music: Schubert’s Last Sonatas, a APianist’s Alphabet. His serious as well as humorous […]
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ESPERANZA SPALDING Presents: EMILY’S D+EVOLUTION GRAMMY award-winning singer-composer-bassist Esperanza (Emily) Spalding is announcing spring and summer tour dates for her newest project Emily’s D+Evolution… Rekindling her childhood interest in theatre, poetry and movement, this new project delves into a broader concept of performance. Originally conceived the day before her birthday, during a “sleepless night of full moon inspiration”, Emily’s D+Evolution will be performing all new material that Esperanza says “unfolds as live musical vignettes”. “Emily is my middle name, and I’m using this fresh persona as my inner navigator. This project is about going back and reclaiming un-cultivated curiosity, and using it as a compass to move forward and expand.” says Spalding. “My hope for this group is to create a world around each song, there are a lot of juicy themes and stories in the music. We will be staging the songs as much as we play them, using characters, video, and the movement of our bodies.” TICKETS Esperanza Spalding Presents Emily’s D+Evolution Tour
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THE MUSICAL BOX presents Selling England By The Pound November 4, Forum Karlin, 8pm In the autumn of 1973, a musical event was about to re-define the concept of a rock show. Five British musicians, under the name of Genesis, began touring Europe and North America to promote the release of their fourth album, Selling England by the Pound. Both the theatrical imagination of Peter Gabriel and the intricacy and intensity of Genesis’ music reached their apex, and were enhanced by surrealistic sets and special visual effects, leaving the audience spellbound. For what proved to be one of the first-ever multimedia performances, Selling England by the Pound remains a vivid memory for those privileged to have attended it. The timelessness of the artistry was such that almost 30 years later, the show is still contemporary, and enjoys a cult-like following. It has become a Classic… To pay homage to the artistic genius of Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford, that Classic is being restaged by The Musical Box. THE PROJECT A team of musicians, technicians and collectors invested years of work in reproducing the original Selling England by the Pound concert in painstaking detail. Both […]
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